they performed the nevada state song, which is entitled "home means nevada." when i think about this historic moment today when harry becomes part of the history of his state, i recall one stanza from that song. it says "deep in the heart of the golden west, home means nevada to me." i can tell you, mr. president, in all my conversations over all the years, time and again conversations always return to his home state of nevada, his hometown of searchlight, and the people that he loves so much to represent the united states senate. it's been an honor to serve with this great man. i'm glad he's achieved this moment in history. i'm looking forward to many more years of service on behalf of nevada and the united states. the presiding officer: the leader. mr. reid: no one will believe this but i didn't know senator durbin was going to say a word. most of what he said is unimportant but i appreciate his efforts to try to make me look better than i am. i really do appreciate his friendship. we came as a couple of anxious people in the house of representatives 30 year